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Like Choosing A Lover: Viv Albertine's Favourite Albums

Thu, April 18 2013 2:21pm - Source: The Quietus

'Back in the day the record you walked around the street with under your arm said who you were.

Viv Albertine - Live At Nambucca, London

Mon, March 04 2013 5:13pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Achieving some degree of fame or notoriety while barely out of their teens, guitarist Viv Albertine, singer Ari Up, bassist Tessa Pollitt and drummer Palmolive forged in The Slits an uncompromising, all-girl punk sound.

TRACK-BY-TRACK: Mark Stewart

Wed, December 31 1969 7:00pm - Source: The Quietus

Mark Stewart, former leader of the Pop Group, all-round sonic pioneer and relentless left-wing activist, is set to release a new album Exorcism Of Envy next week, December 3, via Future Noise Music.

Album: Viv Albertine, The Vermilion Border (Cadiz Music)

Sun, November 04 2012 12:34am - Source: The Independent - Music

Courgette quiche and anal sex are just some of the topics Slits guitarist Viv Albertine touches upon on her first solo album.

The 405 meets Viv Albertine

Tue, October 16 2012 7:27am - Source: The Four Oh Five

After twenty five years away from music, influential guitarist and songwriter, Viv Albertine , releases her first solo album The Vermilion Border - out 5th November 2012 through Cadiz Music.

Tom Hiddleston, Viv Albertine From The Slits & More Join Mystery Movie

Fri, October 05 2012 1:47pm - Source: The Playlist

Before he was Loki, Tom Hiddleston was just another Brit actor trying to make it and early on he formed a bond with filmmaker Joanna Hogg. He appeared in her 2007 indie " Unrelated ," and three years later starred in her sophomore feature " Archipelago."

New Faces: Hollie Cook

Wed, September 19 2012 5:39pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Cook left school at 16, originally training to be a make-up artist, and then left music college early when she joined punk pioneers The Slits in 2006.

'Just because people think politically different to you doesn't mean they're inhuman'

Thu, June 14 2012 1:16pm - Source: Rolling Stone

By the time John Lydon was 22, he had twice shoved British rock into some revolutionary new directions, first as Johnny Rotten in the Sex Pistols and later with the pioneering post-punk act Public Image Ltd. The confrontational singer's second act mixed dub beats with brooding anti-pop and was hugely influential on the likes of U2, Massive Attack and Nine Inch Nails, but PiL went on indefinite hiatus just as the Nineties were beginning.

Greatest Un-Hits: The Slits’ “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” (1979)

Thu, December 01 2011 12:21am - Source: Pop Dose

The Slits' cover of "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" should have been that one song from the weird, still-breaking genre of punk that got some radio play and introduced the mainstream to something new, and encouraged the more adventurous to seek out the weirder, outre stuff.

Crocodiles and The Slits members form Psychic Dancehall

Thu, September 29 2011 12:34pm - Source: You Ain't No Picasso

I was just thinking about Crocodiles yesterday.

Hollie Cook - Hollie Cook

Wed, June 01 2011 1:25pm - Source: BBC Music

In 2006, Hollie Cook – daughter of Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook – succumbed to her inherent rebellious impulses, dropping out of performing arts school to join reformed punk quartet The Slits as backing vocalist and keyboardist; she appeared on their EP, Revenge of the Killer Slits.

Pay It All Back: Adrian Sherwood On 30 Years Of On-U Sound

Tue, April 19 2011 9:28am - Source: The Quietus

To someone who believes in rebel music, the coincidence of the 30 year anniversary of Adrian Sherwood's label On-U Sound with the populist political uprisings of 2011 could seem almost astrological - like a shift in the alignment of the stars causing an inevitable surge in energies.

Micachu and the Shapes and the London Sinfonietta - Chopped & Screwed

Wed, March 23 2011 9:40am - Source: Drowned In Sound

When Ari Up passed away last year it seemed that an extended moment might be passing with her.

Adrian Sherwood: The man who built Jamaica in the Midlands

Sun, February 27 2011 1:41am - Source: The Independent - Music

Not much reggae music came out of the Home Counties during the early 1970s, but an awful lot went in.

What's going on Sunday?

Sun, January 16 2011 9:05pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

WHAT: In honor of the memory of the legendary Ari Up a/k/a Ariane Forster, lead singer of the pioneering girl punk band the Slits, True Warriors and more, Dunia Best and Aram Sinnreich (Brave New Girl, Agent 99), NYU Punk Professor Vivien Goldman, Joly MacFie of Punkcast.com and friends are throwing a PUNKY REGGAE PARTY on January 16, 2011 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg.

Remembering Ari Up; FMA Tracks Posted; Punky Reggae Birthday Party (Sunday)

Sat, January 15 2011 9:59pm - Source: WFMU's Beware of the Blog

In addition, Pat was notorious for having recorded shows all over the tri-state area back in the early punk years, so here is a link to a recording he made of the Slits from My Father's Place in Long Island dated July 1981.

Brief Lives // 2010′s Dearly Departed

Mon, December 20 2010 10:20pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

With every year that passes, another sorry constellation of musical bright lights see their stars burn out forever, their souls going to join John, Freddie, Jimi and the rest in rock-star Valhalla.

Interview with Marco Pirroni & Chris Constantinou – The Wolfmen

Wed, December 15 2010 3:39pm - Source: Buzzin Music Blog

Marco Pirroni and Chris Constantinou formed The Wolfmen in 2005.

Track Of The Day 15/12 - Viv Albertine

Wed, December 15 2010 12:51pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Continuing this week's Christmas theme is Ex-Slits Viv Albertine with the latest of her annual festive releases, 'Home Sweet Home (At Christmas)'.

an Ari-Up birthday party show, Slackers tour dates & more

Fri, December 10 2010 7:43pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

The Slits - What's In My Bag?

(Not) blogging about Brazil

Thu, November 25 2010 9:54pm - Source: Andrew Dubber

First, in a town called Goiania, and then Sao Paulo.

Silence is a Rhythm Too

Wed, November 24 2010 7:59pm - Source: Heart on a Stick

Wedge so many gadgets between an instrument and the ear and anything can sound like anything else; like CGI, that raises exciting possibilities, often quashes actual excitement.

John Lydon Postpones New PiL Album

Wed, November 24 2010 11:20am - Source: ClashMusic.com

John Lydon has decided to cancel the recording of the PiL album to be with his family.

New PiL Album Delayed Due To Ari Up's Death

Mon, November 22 2010 10:37pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Public Image Ltd. frontman John Lydon has stated that the recording of a new PiL album will be delayed while he mourns the death of his stepdaughter, the late Ari Up. Ari Up died late last month due to complications with cancer at age 48.

Raincoats Honor Ari Up, Keep It Real at New York Art Museum

Mon, November 22 2010 2:28pm - Source: Spinner

Not content to work in one medium -- the brittle, minimalist folk-dub music they've been playing since the dawn of British punk -- the Raincoats showed up Saturday night at New York City's Museum of Modern Art with their own photographs.

Raincoats Honor Ari Up, Keep it Real at NYC Art Museum

Sun, November 21 2010 6:58pm - Source: Spinner

Not content to work in one medium -- the brittle, minimalist folk-dub music they've been playing since the dawn of British punk -- the Raincoats showed up Saturday night at New York City's Museum of Modern Art with their own photographs.

Viv Albertine Alternative Xmas Single

Fri, November 19 2010 12:46pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Ex-guitarist with female post punk band The Slits, Viv Albertine, has announced a free to download, alternative Christmas single.

The Slits - Typical Girls (MP3)

Sat, November 06 2010 2:08pm - Source: Between Thought and Expression

I seem to have missed the news of Ari Up's untimely passing .

Slits to Release Song In Memory of Ari-Up

Thu, October 28 2010 10:15am - Source: Xfm

Arianna Forster - aka Ari-Up - passed away at the age of 48.

Viv Albertine To Release Last Slits Song

Tue, October 26 2010 11:36am - Source: The Quietus

Former Slits guitarist Viv Albertine has announced on Twitter that she and bandmate Tessa Pollitt are preparing to release the band's final song, following the death of singer Ari Up last week.

Ladyfest Ten Launches

Tue, October 26 2010 11:18am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Tickets to this year's DIY feminist arts celebration Ladyfest Ten are on sale now, with day passes starting at £12.50 and weekend passes from £30.

Appreciation: Ari Up

Mon, October 25 2010 5:47pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Arianna Foster, known to a small but devoted legion of fans and followers as Ari Up, died last week at the age of 48.

FF: Arianne Foster aka Ari-Up (1962-2010)

Sat, October 23 2010 12:05am - Source: MOG

Founder and lead vocalist of the Slits, and technically stepdaughter of the five years older John Lydon,Arianne "Ari-Up" Foster died on Thursday of cancer, aged only 48.

Ari Up's Slits bandmate: 'We didn’t realise how ill she was'

Fri, October 22 2010 4:07pm - Source: NME

Ari Up died on Thursday (October 20) aged 48 after what was described as a "serious illness".

Oh, Ari.

Fri, October 22 2010 5:30am - Source: choir croak out them goodies

But then, Ari Up. I feel lucky to live in a time when so many bands from my parents' record collections have reunited and toured as middle-aged groups celebrating their classic efforts.

The Slits News

Like Choosing A Lover: Viv Albertine's Favourite Albums

Viv Albertine - Live At Nambucca, London

TRACK-BY-TRACK: Mark Stewart

Album: Viv Albertine, The Vermilion Border (Cadiz Music)

The 405 meets Viv Albertine

Tom Hiddleston, Viv Albertine From The Slits & More Join Mystery Movie

New Faces: Hollie Cook

'Just because people think politically different to you doesn't mean they're inhuman'

Greatest Un-Hits: The Slits’ “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” (1979)

Crocodiles and The Slits members form Psychic Dancehall

Hollie Cook - Hollie Cook

Pay It All Back: Adrian Sherwood On 30 Years Of On-U Sound

Micachu and the Shapes and the London Sinfonietta - Chopped & Screwed

Adrian Sherwood: The man who built Jamaica in the Midlands

What's going on Sunday?

Remembering Ari Up; FMA Tracks Posted; Punky Reggae Birthday Party (Sunday)

Brief Lives // 2010′s Dearly Departed

Interview with Marco Pirroni & Chris Constantinou – The Wolfmen

Track Of The Day 15/12 - Viv Albertine

an Ari-Up birthday party show, Slackers tour dates & more

(Not) blogging about Brazil

Silence is a Rhythm Too

John Lydon Postpones New PiL Album

New PiL Album Delayed Due To Ari Up's Death

Raincoats Honor Ari Up, Keep It Real at New York Art Museum

Raincoats Honor Ari Up, Keep it Real at NYC Art Museum

Viv Albertine Alternative Xmas Single

The Slits - Typical Girls (MP3)

Slits to Release Song In Memory of Ari-Up

Viv Albertine To Release Last Slits Song

Ladyfest Ten Launches

Appreciation: Ari Up

FF: Arianne Foster aka Ari-Up (1962-2010)

Ari Up's Slits bandmate: 'We didn’t realise how ill she was'

Oh, Ari.

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